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NurseStar Medical Partners

Travel Optometrist

Browning, MT · On-site

$4.6K - $5.0K/wk

Optometry Location: Blackfeet Community Hospital Start date: ~ 60 days after offer Travel: All inclusive - potentially shared housing with roommates. Assignment length: 3 months+ EMR: RPMS Schedule:

NurseStar Medical Partners

Travel Optometrist

Yakutat, AK · On-site

$4.5K - $4.6K/yr

Optometry Start Date: As Soon As Credentialed Travel: Client provides onsite housing Assignment Length:  13 - 26 weeks EMR: Cerner Schedule: 1 week/month, Monday - Friday Call: N/A This is more ...

NurseStar Medical Partners

Travel Optometrist

Yakutat, AK · On-site

$4.5K - $4.6K/wk

Optometry Start Date: As Soon As Credentialed Travel: Client provides onsite housing Assignment Length: 13 - 26 weeks EMR: Cerner Schedule: 1 week/month, Monday - Friday Call: N/A This is more than a ...

Eye to Eye Careers

Optometrist - OD

Greenhurst, NY · On-site

Job Post: Part-time, up to travel, Optometrist, needed for ONE location a day for 3-4 nursing homes in Greenhurst NY. We provide the latest portable equipment with friendly patients. We're open to ...

Eye to Eye Careers

Optometrist - OD

Rochester, NY · On-site

Job Post: Part-time, up to travel, Optometrist, needed for ONE location a day for 3-4 nursing homes in Rochester NY. We provide the latest portable equipment with friendly patients. We're open to ...

Eye to Eye Careers

Optometrist - OD

Gerry, NY

Job Post: Part-time, up to travel, Optometrist, needed for ONE location a day for 3-4 nursing homes in Gerry NY. We provide the latest portable equipment with friendly patients. We're open to hearing ...

Eye to Eye Careers

Optometrist - OD

Lake Placid, NY · On-site

Job Post: Part-time, up to travel, Optometrist, needed for ONE location a day for 3-4 nursing homes in Lake Placid NY. We provide the latest portable equipment with friendly patients. We're open to ...

Eye to Eye Careers

Optometrist - OD

Buffalo, NY · On-site

Job Post: Part-time, up to travel, Optometrist, needed for ONE location a day for 3-4 nursing homes in Buffalo NY. We provide the latest portable equipment with friendly patients. We're open to ...

Eye to Eye Careers

Optometrist - OD

Auburn, NY · On-site

Job Post: Part-time, up to travel, Optometrist, needed for ONE location a day for 3-4 nursing homes in Auburn NY. We provide the latest portable equipment with friendly patients. We're open to ...

Eye to Eye Careers

Optometrist - OD

Albany, NY · On-site

Job Post: Part-time, up to travel, Optometrist, needed for ONE location a day for 3-4 nursing homes in Albany NY. We provide the latest portable equipment with friendly patients. We're open to ...

Eye to Eye Careers

Part Time Optometrist

Ithaca, NY · On-site

Job Post: Part-time, up to travel, Optometrist, needed for ONE location a day for 3-4 nursing homes in Ithaca, NY. We provide the latest portable equipment with friendly patients. We're open to ...

Eye to Eye Careers

Optometrist - OD

Jamestown, NY · On-site

Job Post: Part-time, up to travel, Optometrist, needed for ONE location a day for 3-4 nursing homes in Jamestown NY. We provide the latest portable equipment with friendly patients. We're open to ...

Eye to Eye Careers

Optometrist - OD

Montclair, NJ

Job Post: Part-time, up to travel, Optometrist, needed for ONE location a day for 3-4 nursing homes in Montclair, NJ. We provide the latest portable equipment with friendly patients. We're open to ...

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How much do travel optometrist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for travel optometrist in the United States is $124,213.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a travel optometrist?

A travel optometrist is a licensed eye care professional who provides optometric services at multiple locations, often traveling between clinics, hospitals, or even patient homes. Their responsibilities include conducting eye exams, prescribing corrective lenses, and diagnosing eye conditions in various settings. This role is ideal for optometrists who enjoy flexibility, variety in their work environment, and the opportunity to serve diverse patient populations. Travel optometrists may work as independent contractors or through agencies that place them where their services are needed. They often help fill staffing gaps in underserved areas or provide temporary coverage for absent staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a travel optometrist?

To thrive as a Travel Optometrist, you need a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree, state licensure, and proficiency in comprehensive eye examinations and vision care. Familiarity with portable diagnostic equipment, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and telehealth platforms is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and organizational abilities help build patient rapport and manage varying clinical environments. These skills ensure quality patient care, efficient workflow, and the ability to succeed in diverse or changing settings.

What are some common challenges travel optometrists face while working on assignment?

Travel Optometrists often encounter the challenge of quickly adapting to new workplace environments and varying clinical protocols at each assignment location. They must be comfortable with a fast learning curve, building rapport with new teams, and understanding local patient demographics. Flexibility and strong communication skills are crucial, as travel optometrists may work with diverse patient populations and collaborate with different healthcare professionals. Additionally, frequent travel can require excellent organizational skills to manage schedules and maintain work-life balance.

What is the difference between Travel Optometrist vs Mobile Optometrist?

AspectTravel OptometristMobile Optometrist
CredentialsDoctor of Optometry (OD) license, certificationDoctor of Optometry (OD) license, certification
Work EnvironmentTraveling to various locations, clinics, or communitiesProviding eye exams at patients' locations, such as homes or workplaces
Employer & Industry UsageOptometry clinics, healthcare organizations, mobile clinicsHome health agencies, corporate wellness programs, mobile clinics

Travel Optometrists and Mobile Optometrists both hold OD credentials and serve patients outside traditional clinics. The main difference is that Travel Optometrists often visit multiple locations or travel between clinics, while Mobile Optometrists typically provide services directly at patients' homes or workplaces. Both roles are essential in expanding access to eye care, especially in underserved areas.

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Infographic showing various Travel Optometrist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,213 per year, or $59.7 per hour.

Travel Optometrist

NurseStar Medical Partners

Browning, MT • On-site

$4.6K - $5.0K/wk

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Optometry Position at Blackfeet Community Hospital

Pay rate: $4,600.00 - $5,000.00 gross per week

Number of positions: 1

Specialty: Optometry

Location: Blackfeet Community Hospital

Start date: ~ 60 days after offer

Travel: All inclusive - potentially shared housing with roommates.

Assignment length: 3 months+

EMR: RPMS

Schedule: M-F 8am-4:30pm, excluding federal holidays, no weekends, no OT

Additional details about the position:

Potentially managing complex conditions:

  • Urgent issues which require medical/therapeutic management, traumas, post ops, glaucoma, macular degeneration, uveitis, diabetic retinopathy. Lash epilation, punctal dilation/irrigation, corneal and conjunctival FB removals, bandage CLs, pressure patch.

Official scope:

  • Performing comprehensive eye examinations and refractions.
  • Diagnosing and managing ocular diseases, visual disorders, and injuries.
  • Prescribing corrective lenses and therapeutic medications as permitted by licensure.
  • Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests such as visual fields, fundus photography, and OCT.
  • Documenting all patient encounters in the Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) or other IHS electronic health record systems.
  • Providing patient education and preventive eye health counseling.
  • Coordinating with other medical providers for referrals, co-management, and follow-up care.

Supporting BFSU quality improvement and public health vision programs as needed.

Support staff:

  • Currently one eye doctor on staff, one receptionist, one tech in optical. There is no support staff for the exams.

Optometrist does every test from start to finish:

  • Calling patients back to the rooms
  • Acuities
  • Lensometer
  • IOP
  • Field testing
  • OCT
  • Optos
  • Autorefractor
  • FDT

There is no ophthalmology on site. Nearest one is over 100 miles away.

Experience requirements:

  • Minimum of two (2) years of recent clinical experience preferred.

Certification requirements:

  • BLS (AHA)

Licensure requirement:

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited institution.
  • Current, unrestricted license to practice optometry in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia
  • ANY STATE LICENSE

    • About the facility:

    Achieve sustainable growth in our businesses to support shareholders in their journey to economic self-sufficiency, actively manage our lands, and uphold our cultural traditions and values.

    Benefits: (NurseStar Covers 50% of your monthly benefit cost)

    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid sick time
    • Paid time off
    • Travel reimbursement
    • Vision insurance

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